Darjeeling Road Tax: Complete Guide on Calculation, Rates & Online Payment

TeamAckoJul 29, 2024

West Bengal, the home of the famed Bengal Tiger, is a beautiful destination that is easily accessible and navigable by its extensive road network. The state has almost 95,000 km of roads, of which almost 2,500 km are occupied by national highways.

West Bengal is a state of bustling activity with a population of 100,896,618. With that many people inhabiting the land of the Bengal Tiger, there are bound to be many vehicles.

According to Statista, in 2020, the city of Kolkata alone had 651 thousand registered private cars – that isn’t even accounting for other vehicles and ownerships. As such, West Bengal road tax in the state is a regulatory necessity. So, let’s talk about Darjeeling road tax in the section below. 

Road Tax in Darjeeling

Paying road tax in West Bengal is mandatory when you buy a new vehicle, similar to other mandatory rules such as holding a valid Driving Licence, buying a bike/car insurance for your vehicle, etc.

The WB road tax amount you pay differs according to the type of vehicle you purchase and the purpose for which it will be used.

To ensure that transportation runs smoothly in the Darjeeling, the government imposes the West Bengal road tax for cars and other vehicles according to the West Bengal Motor Vehicles Tax Act of 1979 and The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Online road tax payment in Darjeeling is an easy process and can be done at home with some guidance, which you will get from this article.

How is Road Tax Calculated in Darjeeling?

Every state has its own parameters and rules to decide how to levy road taxes. Typically, one or more of the factors listed below are used to determine how much tax and RTO charges you owe on a generic basis:

• Seating capacity of the vehicle – whether two persons, three, four or more persons

• Intended use of the vehicle – whether the purchased vehicle is for private or commercial use

• Age of the vehicle – whether the vehicle is first-hand or older

• The capacity of the engine – depending on the cc rating of the engine, the road taxes vary

• Vehicle category – whether the vehicle is a two or a four-wheeler

The Darjeeling motor vehicle tax is calculated based on the following two parameters:

• Type of the vehicle

• Intended usage of the vehicle

Road Tax for Two Wheeler in Darjeeling

Every two-wheeler has a different engine capacity. If you are planning to buy a two-wheeler, then your road tax payment in West Bengal would depend on the capacity of the engine that is installed on your vehicle. The following table showcases the road tax in Darjeeling for two-wheelers:

Engine capacity in cc	Road Tax in West Bengal
For engines up to 80cc rating	Rs 1,560
For engines between 80cc and 170cc rating	Rs 3,125
For engines between 170cc and 250cc rating	Rs 4,685
For engines over 250cc rating	Rs 6,250

Depending on the engine capacity of your vehicle of choice, the online vehicle tax payment in Darjeeling will differ.

Road Tax Payment in Darjeeling: Three-Wheelers

Road tax in Darjeeling is determined based on the engine capacity and intended use of the vehicle. Hence, there is no specific road tax for a three-wheeler vehicle based on the number of wheels.

However, the following factors are used to determine the road tax for a three-wheeler in Darjeeling:

• Intended use of the vehicle, whether private, commercial, government or other

• Engine capacity in cc

For the three-wheeler you intend to buy, you can look up the corresponding cc rating and intended purpose to see how much tax you are liable to pay for it.

4-Wheeler Road Tax in Darjeeling

The Darjeeling vehicle tax for four-wheelers is presented in two separate categories:

• Road tax in West Bengal for non-AC four wheelers

• Road tax in West Bengal for AC four wheelers

The amount of tax for both the categories above depends on engine rating as well. The table below shows the applicable road tax rates for non-AC four-wheelers and the additional amount liable to be paid for AC four-wheelers.

Engine rating in cc of the four wheeler	One-time tax for Non-AC four wheeler	Extra tax for AC four wheeler
Engines up to 900 cc	Rs 10,550	Rs 4,000
Engines between 900 cc and 1,490 cc	Rs 13, 900	Rs 7,500
Engines between 1,490 cc and 2,000 cc	Rs 21,800	Rs 10,000
Engines between 2,000 cc and 2,500 cc	Rs 28,000	Rs 12,500
Engines higher than 2,500 cc	Rs 30,000	Rs 15,000

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Darjeeling

Road tax in Darjeeling for commercial vehicles differs from the rates applicable for private or government vehicle owners. These tax rates are also calculated on the basis of engine capacity.

Cars that are not owned by drivers but used for commercial purposes shall be liable for the following road tax rates in West Bengal.

Engine capacity	One-time road tax in West Bengal
Engine rating below 900 cc	Rs 11,900
Engine rating between 900 cc and 1,490 cc	Rs 15,250
Engine rating between 1,490 cc and 2,000 cc	Rs 24,500
Engine rating between 2,000 cc and 2,500 cc	Rs 30,000
Engine rating greater than 2,500 cc	Rs 32,000

Online Road Tax Payment in Darjeeling: Other Vehicles

Road tax in Darjeeling for vehicles that do not fall into any of the categories mentioned is the same as that for commercial vehicles.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Darjeeling?

Paying your road tax in Darjeeling is a simple process when done online. The detailed steps to pay road tax in West Bengal online are explained below:

•  open the Parivahan website on this link

• Make sure you read and understand the instructions listed on the page

• You need the registration number of your vehicle to get started with tax payment

• On the next page, locate the “Pay Taxes” tab and click on it

• You will be requested for your mobile number. Enter it and wait for the one-time password

• Once you receive the OTP, enter it in the corresponding field on the page and click on “Show Details”

• Review all of the details shown on the page. If needed, you should update the insurance details as well

• In order to know the tax details, you need to enter the month/quarter/year information

• Once you select the tax mode you wish to proceed with, your tax will be calculated automatically

• Click on the “Payment” button to proceed with paying your tax

• Select the preferred payment methods and pay the tax

If you don’t wish to pay your taxes online, you can do so physically (offline) as well. You need to visit the nearest RTO in Darjeeling and pay the taxes there.

Road Tax Penalty in Darjeeling

In situations where you are unable to pay your road taxes on time, there are penalties that you may need to shoulder with each passing day. The table below shows the penalties you owe for delaying road tax in Darjeeling:

Delay	Additional Tax Applicable
Up to 15 days after lapse of the grace period	Not applicable
16 to 45 days	1/20th portion of the tax applicable
45 to 74 days	1/10th portion of the tax applicable
75 days to 1 year	1/5th portion of the tax applicable
1 to 2 years	2/5th portion of the tax applicable
2 to 3 years	3/5th portion of the tax applicable
3 to 4 years	4/5th portion of the tax applicable
Over 4 years	Full tax

List of Different Motor Insurance Plans in Darjeeling

We provide comprehensive motor insurance plans for vehicle owners in West Bengal for protection from financial losses. Listed below are our car insurance plans. When you pay road tax in Darjeeling, you can also update your insurance details on the portal.

Car Insurance	Bike Insurance
Comprehensive Car Insurance	Comprehensive Bike Insurance
Third-Party Car Insurance	Third-Party Bike Insurance
Commercial Car Insurance

Wrapping Up

Paying your road tax in Darjeeling is an essential aspect of being a responsible citizen of the state. It helps the government maintain the extensive road network throughout the state and ensure road safety for the residents.

On the same note, motor insurance is as important in West Bengal as paying your road taxes. At ACKO, you can get your vehicle insured within minutes without needing extensive and exhaustive paperwork.

Frequently Asked Questions on Darjeeling Road Tax